Ryzen Embedded V2718 vs Pentium 3556U

Core i3-4000M Core i3-4005U Core i3-4010U Core i3-4030U Core i5-4200M Core i5-4200U Core i5-4210M Core i5-4210U Core i5-4300U Core i7-4510U Core i7-4700MQ Core i7-4720HQ
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Ryzen 3 4100 Ryzen 3 4300G Ryzen 3 4300GE Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE Ryzen 5 4500 Ryzen 5 4600G Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE Ryzen 7 4700G Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

Aggregate performance score

Pentium 3556U
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.67
Ryzen Embedded V2718
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
10.16
+1416%

Ryzen Embedded V2718 outperforms Pentium 3556U by a whopping 1416% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Pentium 3556U Pentium 3556U
Ryzen Embedded V2718 Ryzen Embedded V2718

Primary details

Comparing Pentium 3556U and Ryzen Embedded V2718 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2731763
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel PentiumAMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency4.2163.83
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)10 November 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Pentium 3556U and Ryzen Embedded V2718 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads216
Base clock speed1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data17
L1 cache64K (per core)512 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)4 MB
L3 cache2 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm
Die size118 mm2156 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million9,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium 3556U and Ryzen Embedded V2718 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168FP6
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium 3556U and Ryzen Embedded V2718. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response-no data
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Pentium 3556U and Ryzen Embedded V2718 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard-no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium 3556U and Ryzen Embedded V2718 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium 3556U and Ryzen Embedded V2718. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16 GB64 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s68.269 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel® ProcessorsAMD Radeon Graphics 448SP
Clear Video+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium 3556U and Ryzen Embedded V2718 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium 3556U and Ryzen Embedded V2718.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1020
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports2no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports2no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Pentium 3556U 0.67
Ryzen Embedded V2718 10.16
+1416%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Pentium 3556U 1061
Ryzen Embedded V2718 16075
+1415%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.67 10.16
Recency 1 September 2013 10 November 2020
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm

Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a 1416.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Embedded V2718 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium 3556U in performance tests.

Be aware that Pentium 3556U is a notebook processor while Ryzen Embedded V2718 is a desktop one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium 3556U and Ryzen Embedded V2718, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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